Defining inclusion is not an easy task. Assessing the merits of inclusion is an even more complicated dilemma. From reading and my own experiences, I believe that inclusion is the appropriate integration of individuals with special needs into classrooms, as long as the individual does not put himself, or anyone else, in harm's way or cause undue disruption. Inclusion has numerous strengths and weaknesses. Tompkins and Delaney argue that the United States was built on the principles of liberty and equal opportunity. “Special” students more often than not have lower expectations and self-esteem than those in mainstream classes (Tompkins and Delaney). It is often said that students are placed in special education classes to learn basic skills; By leaving the school system, many children living in closed classrooms have not even acquired the basic skills of appropriate behavior or have become socialized (Kunc). They are not ready to be part of mainstream society (Kunc and Delaney, along with Sapon-Shevin). , specify that including c...